CELTIC weren't happy yesterday when the SPFL moved next month's match with St Johnstone back 24 hours for TV - but Killie fans hit back as tonight's match with the Hoops also had to be hastily rearranged.

FURIOUS Kilmarnock fans last night branded Celtic hypocrites for complaining to the SPFL about fixture changes.

The Hoops’ clash with St Johnstone next month is being moved back 24 hours so it can be televised.

That prompted Celtic to issue a statement on their website apologising to fans for the short notice and inconvenience caused.

But
given Celtic’s decision to play a mini-tournament in Turkey earlier this month forced their January 11 fixture with Killie to be rescheduled
for tonight, the club’s protest to the league has been slammed as double standards.

Kilmarnock
Supporters’ Association chairman Sandy Armour said Celtic should practise what they preach.He said: “It’s hypocritical of Celtic to complain. They chose to play meaningless friendlies in Turkey which didn’t just inconvenience us but also their own fans.

“This
fixture has been moved to a Wednesday night which is far from convenient for Kilmarnock fans so I don’t believe the supporters have ever been a consideration for Celtic.

“Money talks and that is the key for this. It’s never about what’s best for fans.”

Kevin Graham, of the Affiliation of Registered Celtic Supporters, said: “It’s fair criticism by Kilmarnock fans. The armchair fan is yet again put before the paying customer.”